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The Intersection Between Ableism and Ageism
The main justification for the subjugation of young people in our culture is presumed mental disability. Like disabled adults, young people are subject to legal disenfranchisement on the basis of cognitive difference. The rationale for this denial of autonomy rests on the assumption that a person who requires support from others in order to thrive…
How Texas’ “Parents’ Bill of Rights” Harms LGBTQ & Vulnerable Youth
Texas SB 12, which is usually referred to as Texas’ Parents’ Bill of Rights, took away many rights from Texas students in public schools. One of the major ways it damaged student rights was by allowing parents to opt their children out of receiving basic healthcare in schools, which is incredibly dangerous for them. However,…
Texas Law Lets Parents Prevent their Kids from Receiving Basic Health Care in Schools
Texas Senate Bill 12, often called Texas’ Parents Bill of Rights, reshaped the way public schools handle student health services by placing a new emphasis on parental authority. SB 12 was framed as a parental-rights measure, but its implementation has been far more complicated than its sponsors anticipated. School nurses, administrators, and even TEA officials…
